Lame Duck Congress Delivers A Productive Burst Of Legislation
Political scientists view the just completed 111th Congress as highly productive, approving an $814 billion stimulus and major overhauls in health care and financial regulation. It passed key items including the New START treaty, tax cuts extension, repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and a big boost to food safety and 9/11 workers' health benefits, despite setbacks like the DREAM Act and government funding delays.
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Wealthy Americans face taxes and generosity debate
Amid debates over tax cuts critics label the rich affluophobic while Bernie Sanders cites IRS data showing top 1 percent paid 38 percent of federal income taxes in 2008. Bank of America Merrill Lynch study finds 98.2 percent of multimillionaires donated to charity in 2009, about 8 percent of income, with time volunteered by 78.7 percent.
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Leaders must temper speech as New Castle faces Act 47
The New Castle City Council discussion centers on leadership duties under Act 47 as population and tax bases decline. Council members defend personal feelings while citizens urge restraint and accountability. Officials stress the need to reassure residents that living and operating in the city is a sound investment to reverse negative trends.
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President caused own problems says reader letter
A Delaware New Castle reader argues that African American leaders show capability yet liberal labels miss the point. The writer recalls Reagan’s era and asserts Obama faced blame shifts, noting independents swung to Republicans in 2010 and calling for accountability beyond party lines.
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